Business York St John University

Overview

On this Business course at York St John University you'll develop skills, practices, methodologies and techniques of research linked to business and management. This degree prepare you to become a successful researcher in business subjects, such as leadership, management, marketing or tourism.  It also provides you with routes towards further studies, such as a doctoral degree, or careers in research within businesses, public services, or academia.

You'll learn from academic staff who are internationally regarded researchers and inter-disciplinary practitioners. York Business School has a thriving research culture and infrastructure, and MRes students are central to this ethos and supportive framework, through a range of tailored postgraduate research activities and School seminar series.

You'll work closely with a supervisor who will oversee your learning and developing knowledge in contemporary business challenges. This will enable you to create your own original research project. Through this you'll develop into a thoughtful researcher who understands the complexities and assumptions in research, as well as its strengths and weaknesses. You will gain skills in a wide range of research techniques that you can apply to different business situations.

Career Outcomes

This degree will help to prepare you for a successful future in academia. You might want to go into teaching, or continue in your journey towards a PhD. The skills, knowledge and competencies learned are desirable to employers across a range of sectors. These include:

• Employment and recruitment
• Management and human resources
• Blockchain and emerging technologies

Far fewer people have postgraduate degrees than undergraduate qualifications. This gives you something extra to set yourself apart in a competitive graduate job market.

The careers service, Future You, provides support tailored to your ambitions. Through this service you can access:

• Employer events
• LinkedIn, CV and cover letter sessions
• Workshops on application writing and interview skills
• Work experience and volunteering opportunities
• Personalised career advice

This support does not end when you graduate. You can access our expert career advice for the rest of your life. We will help you gain the experience and confidence you need to succeed.